Surgical Education Research Fellowship Grant

Surgical Education Research Fellowship Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Association For Surgical Education Inc
Last Updated: November 30, 2025

Summary

The Surgical Education Research Fellowship (SERF) provides a one-year, home-site program for members of the Association for Surgical Education to develop skills in educational research. It offers mentorship from experienced researchers, networking opportunities, and a robust curriculum designed to enhance research capabilities. With a tuition fee of $3,000, the program prepares fellows to design, manage, and present research projects, fostering their growth as leaders in surgical education.

Overview

ASE Surgical Education Research Fellowship Since its founding in 1980, the goals and the activities of the ASE have been predicated on seeking and promulgating educationally and scientifically sound answers to the many complex questions, issues and concerns that are integral to the advancement of surgical education. In 1993, the ASE established the Surgical Education Research Fellowship (SERF) in alignment with the goals of ASE. The Surgical Education Research Fellowship program (SERF) is a one year, home-site fellowship designed to equip investigators with the skills and knowledge needed to plan, implement and report research studies in the field of surgical education. Following acceptance into the SERF program, each fellow is carefully matched by the program’s faculty with a SERF Advisor, a respected and knowledgeable researcher who will serve as the fellow’s mentor and consultant on their particular project. Tuition is $3,000 and is paid by the fellow’s home institution. Travel and accommodations are not included in the cost of tuition. There are numerous benefits to participating in this prestigious fellowship. The primary benefit is that this unique fellowship affords the opportunity for motivated individuals to become proficient in a skill set highly valued by their home institutions as well as the field in general. As new knowledge relevant to surgical education is the key to the growth and development of the discipline, those educators with the requisite, specialized skills and credentials become important members of departments and institutions that are committed to securing leadership and prominence in the field. In addition, through working with their SERF Advisor and meeting with other SERF participants, fellows establish an invaluable, life-long network of colleagues who share their career aspirations and interests. SERF Program Objectives The Surgical Education Research Fellowship (SERF) program is designed to equip individuals with the skills and knowledge needed to plan, implement, and report educational research studies. Upon completion of the program, fellows are able to: Apply methodology to access and review education literature Formulate original and significant research questions. Design an educational research project using appropriate methodologies. Manage a surgical educational research project. Organize presentation of completed educational research projects for peer-reviewed academic publications and/or conferences. Develop a network of surgical education research colleagues.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Members of the Association for Surgical Education who are interested in pursuing educational research. Junior faculty and residents with dedicated research time are encouraged to apply.Applicants must complete the online SERF Application Form and submit it with required attachments.Fellowship Requirements:Attend four sessions You must be a member of this organization to apply for this award - become a member.